EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT THERAPY IN EARLY PSYCHOSIS

Background Emotional management therapy (EMT) aims to improve handling of emotional stress in schizophrenia. It consists of two sub-programm es: the first includes relaxation techniques, the second stress coping skills. Method A pilot study of EMT in 19 patients with early psychos is produced positive results and a post-hoc study of 16 patients was c ommenced. Results EMT showed positive results, with chronic patients i mproving more than patients with early psychosis. Conclusion EMT can b e effective in early psychosis, especially for cognitive functioning.